JaNell Gore-Jackson
Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology. Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
Community Members Ask for County-Wide Regulations for Developing Data Centers
During the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, Jennifer Slayton, a Ridgecrest community member, asked the board to set county guidelines for building data centers.
Rebate Program Offering Up To 90% Coverage of Car AC Repair
As people across the Central Valley are prepping for the summer heat, a California rebate program is offering up to 90 percent of the cost of repairing a car’s air conditioning unit for low-income residents.
Petition Launches to Save Trees in Bakersfield
Photo from petition website
The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club has launched a petition called Save Bakersfield’s Urban Tree Canopy.
‘There is No Compassion’: City Council Approves Sewer Rate Increase
The Bakersfield City Council approved the proposed sewer rates on Wednesday night, with Vice Mayor Kaur and Councilmember Ken Weir voting no.
New CalFresh Work Requirements May Disqualify 33,000 Current Recipients in Kern
As of June 1, new work requirements will take effect for the CalFresh program, making about 33,000 people in Kern County who receive CalFresh possibly ineligible, according to Jacquie Huang, the Assistant Program Manager assigned to CalFresh Policy from the Kern County Department of Human Services.
Hunger Strike Launches in Adelanto ICE Processing Center and Desert View Annex
Detainees have launched a hunger strike in the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center and the Desert View Annex to demand that they receive humane treatment and that the detention center be shut down.
Newsom Adds $30 Million One-Time Funding to CalFood Budget, Leaders State It Is Not Enough
Governor Gavin Newsom has added $30 million in one-time funding for the CalFood general fund for food banks in the 2026-2027 budget proposal.
All People Are Sacred: Addressing Health Issues in Kern County Detention Centers
Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley has launched a campaign called “All People are Sacred” to put pressure on the Kern County Board of Supervisors to address the public health violations at the California City Detention Center.
Bakersfield City Council Votes to Discuss Sewer Rate Increase at Next Meeting
Wednesday night, the Bakersfield City Council voted to continue discussing the proposed sewer rate increase at the next city council meeting.
Public Works to Host Community Meeting about Grant Proposal for Alfred Harrel Bike Lane
On May 14, the Kern County Public Works will be hosting a community meeting at Hart Park at 6:00 p.m.